2. 1. AWC majors (degrees and certificates) and General Education requirements. 2. Selecting a major and working with your advisor. 3. Review placement test scores. 4. Strategies and tips on how to choose classes and build a schedule. 5. Ideas and resources to be a successful college student. 6. Register for classes. Agenda

3. The teacher just asked me a question and I don’t have the slightest idea what the answer is. Everyone’s looking at me...I feel my face turning red... Wait a minute...is this why I am attending college? To be humiliated in front of my peers?? Of course not!!! I’m just here to meet awesome babes!Introductions

4. The difference between a college and a university is that a college just offers a collection of degrees/majors in one specific area while a university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the Business College. As to which is better, it depends on what you want. Single colleges tend to be smaller while universities are bigger, but universities are better known. Colleges vs. Universities Colleges vs. Universities TRANSFER HELP: www.aztransfer.com

5. DEGREEMAJORSCLASS LEVELCREDITS Ph.D, Ed.D Various Subject 1 - 2 years MBA MA MS MEd MFA Various Subjects 30 - 60 BA BS BAS Various Subjects Junior Senior 60 + AA AS ABUS AAS Occupational Transfer Freshman Sophomore 60 + Degrees available at Colleges and Universities Doctorate Masters Degrees Bachelor Degrees Associate Degrees Skill Development Courses

6. transfer.asu.edu/awc yuma.nau.edu/ uayuma.arizona.edu/ Yuma. University degrees available in Yuma. www.aztransfer.com *AAS... to... BAS degrees  Administration  Biological and Ecological Sciences  Business Administration  Early Childhood Education  Elementary Education  Emergency Management  Environmental Science  Industrial Technology Management  Interdisciplinary Studies  Justice Studies  Logistics and Supply Chain Management  Nursing (BSN)  Psychology  Public Administration  Sociology  Social Work  Spanish  Special Education  Technology Management  Agriculture Technology Management  Sustainable Plants Systems - Food safety minor  Systems Engineering  Civil Engineering  Family Studies & Human Development- Minors: Nutrition or Human Services or Family & Consumer Science or Early Childhood education UA-South BS degrees linked from UA-Yuma Psychology, Computer science, Early childhood Education, Human Services, Administrative Justice, Commerce, Informatics, Network Administrative, Organization Leadership, Intelligence studies.  Criminal Justice and Criminology  Organizational Leadership (Business)  Secondary Education

7. CERTIFICATES Certificate programs are designed to upgrade existing skills or provide competencies for employment. www.azwestern.eduwww.azwestern.edu www.azwestern.edu see page in your DAWC booklet www.azwestern.edu

9. Your Major: Your Major: Program (Major) check-sheets available at: http://www.azwestern.eduhttp://www.azwestern.edu -Check out Career Services website: -AWC 104 – Career Exploration (2 credits) Your Advisor: -Make an appointment with an advisor Your Advisor: Division Faculty Advisors and/or Academic/Career Advisors Provide mentoring and help with deciding on a major and career path. Assist with understanding program choice and requirements Help with study skills strategies and college adjustment issues Help you create an Education Plan and choose appropriate courses (not specific times) for each semester. See your advisor early each semester. You: Recognize that advising is a shared responsibility Plan ahead and come prepared with questions and information Learn and understand your program requirements (program check-sheets) Learn to use advising tools and resources ie., PROGRAM EVALUATION Keep advising materials and bring to appointments Make use of campus resources as needed You can update and change your major with the registration office or with an advisor.

10. General Education “Generals ” Courses in your MAJOR Courses in your MAJOR Possible Electives Degree Degree Requirements Degree Requirements TRANSFER HELP Go to: www.aztransfer.com www.aztransfer.com

11. * AA, AB, AS (*AGEC- Arizona General Education Curriculum) *AAS (Depends on your major) English (2) ENG 101 + 102(2) ENG 100, 101, 102 Mathematics (1) (Depends on your AGEC)(1) MAT 105 (Depends on your major) Arts (1)(1) Arts or Humanities Humanities (1) Social/Behavioral (2)(1) Physical or Biological Science (2) (Depends on your AGEC)(1) Additional/Other (0-2) 35 – 37 total credits21 total credits General Education General Education is a set of core and prescribed course of studies in higher education that are fundamental to a well-rounded college and university education. General Education courses are across disciplines allowing students to gain interdisciplinary understanding, and attain a broad range of skills and knowledge. * AGEC-A... General Education part of the AA degree * AGEC-B... General Education part of the ABus degree * AGEC-S... General Education part of the AS degree * AAS... Each (AAS) Associate of Applied Science major may have different prescribed General Education requirements.

12. Reading Score Sentence Score Range Course 80-12085-120ENG 101 69-7969-84ENG 100 50-68 ENG 90 0-49 ENG 80 Reading ScoreCourses 80-120No reading class needed 69-79Reading 121 Required 50-68Reading 095 Required 40-49Reading 093 Required 0-39Reading 091 Required English Reading Placement Test Scores Placement Test Scores

13. Math Math Score Range CourseCourse Title Arithmetic 66-120Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-65Mat 71Arithmetic Score RangeCourseCourse Title Algebra 104-120Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications 61-103Mat 121Intermediate Algebra 25-60Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-24Mat 71Arithmetic Score Range CourseCourse Title College Level Math 70-120Mat 130 Mat 220 Mat 212 Mat 172 Math for Elementary Teachers Calculus 1 Elements of Calculus Finite Math 44-69Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications 0-43Must take Elementary Algebra Test

14. Mathematics: MAT 220 Calculus I MAT 187 Pre-Calculus MAT 142 College Math (OR) MAT151 College Algebra MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra MAT 105 Math - Applied Science MAT 081 Beginning Algebra MAT 071 Arithmetic English: ENG 102 ENG 101 ENG 100 ENG 90 or ENG 80 *See AWC catalog or your program check sheet for details regarding ENG and MATH requirements. Sequence of courses Sequence of courses

15. Credit Hour Pre-requisites and co-requisites Fall or Spring Semesters Winter/Summer Session First - 8 Week Session Second - 8 Week Session 12 Week Session Catalog Year Satisfactory Progress. see Financial Aid website for more details Satisfactory Progress 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) Cumulative completion rate of at least 67% Total Completed (finished) Credits Total Attempted (started ) Creditscompletion rate Maximum number of overall/cumulative credits does not exceed 80 credits. Students will be placed on automatic FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION if they: Completely withdraw from all classes Receive grades of all “NS” and/or “F” Exceed the 80 credit maximum Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Terminology

16. Full-time or Part-time 12 + credits is considered full-time Back to back classes vs. spread out over the day Create a doable schedule Balance Obligations (work, family, friends, church, etc) Study Time (1 cr hr = 2 hrs study) Take a “fun” course Creating your Schedule

17. High School vs. College High School vs. College Attendance Tests Grades Classes Teachers (see handout in your packet)

18.  Keep Financial Aid “Satisfactory Progress” Keep Financial Aid “Satisfactory Progress”  Academics:  Talk to each of your instructors early in the semester. Success Center Success Center  Go to the Success Center for FREE tutoringSuccess Center  Take advantage of any workshops or events on campus.  Don’t wait... ask for help early in the semester.  Resources:  Transfer Services: www.azwestern.edu/transferswww.azwestern.edu/transfers  Career Services (see handout in your orientation folder)  Check out all of the resources available to you www.azwestern.edu/resources (programs, student handbook, tutoring, etc)www.azwestern.edu/resources  Get involved in your education:  Join a club or organization (see handout in your DAWC packet)  Do an internship or get a part-time job - Jobs4Matadors- Jobs4Matadors  Go to Matador sports events

19. Official *email of AWC Web-Advisor Blackboard * Forward your email to your personal email account

20. jaw53 Abcd12134 How to Register 1.Go to AWC web page www.azwestern.edu and to menu item WEB-ADVISOR or Self-Service-Student Planningwww.azwestern.edu 2.Review TUTORIAL 3.Semester plan, select classes and register 4.What classes should I start with? Start with placement recommendations ORI 101 – Strategies for Success (3 credits) AWC 104 – Career Exploration (2 credits) AWC 101 – Study Strategies (2 credits) General Education course Introduction course in your major Something FUN! 1.Waitlist 2.See advisor early in the semester and take advantage of PRIORITY REGISTRATION Summer classes start... May 31,2016 Fall classes start... August 22, 2016 Self-Service consists of a number of modules that enables students to complete various tasks:  See test scores.  Review AWC transcripts.  Check progress towards a degree or certificate.  Build a timeline/Educational Plan. semester by semester.  Register for classes.  Apply for graduation.  Student finance.  Student Planning.

21. Final steps... Evaluation www.azwestern.edu/advisement DISCOVER/EXPLORE AWC DISCOVER/EXPLORE AWC (on your Blackboard) Continue the adventure.... Review Today’s Orientation www.azwestern.edu/advisement o Download: o Orientation Powerpoint Presentation o Orientation Booklet o Handouts o Worksheets